Our team of doctors, nurses and other professional staff provide expert care and support for local people with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families, in the hospice and at home. We not only take care of patients' physical needs, but we also consider their emotional, spiritual, and social needs too; and we support families and close friends, both during illness and in bereavement. To supplement our permanent housekeeping team, our team of ‘bank staff provides cover for planned and unplanned shortfalls in staffing, covering vacancies and staff absences.  We are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive bank Housekeeper to provide operational cover within the hospice, as and when required, as part of our Facilities team.

£12.71 per hour

Ad hoc, flexible working hours

The Role:

This role supports the smooth running of our housekeeping team across all areas of the hospice, especially during staff absences, leave, or busy periods. The post holder will carry out a range of cleaning and domestic tasks, helping to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the hospice. This includes specialized cleaning in areas like treatment rooms and the pharmacy, as well as looking after cleaning equipment

What you need:

We are looking for an experienced housekeeper with high personal standards and a commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice. You must be able to work well in a team and have good interpersonal and communication skills, along with a non-judgmental and empathetic approach. Experience of working in a clinical environment would be desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday, 30th April 2026

(Please note, this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received)

Interviews to be confirmed

To apply please download the job description and an application form & email applications to recruitment@boltonhospice.org

For an informal discussion about the role and working for Bolton Hospice, please email a request to recruitment@boltonhospice.org and a member of the facilities team will be in touch.

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone.  Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice